How To Fix UCS0085 - Task &1: Delete the restriction for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Task &1: Delete the restriction for characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

During the execution of task &V1& you entered at least one restriction
for characteristic &V2& on the selection screen or in the
<DS:GLOS.C41828796C82D511B1250008C784EFB1>permanent parameters</>.
In the present context (posting level, method category), this
restriction either causes a problem or is not supported.
For example, when reclassifying on the consolidation group level, it
does not make sense to restrict the selection to a consolidation unit

System Response

Task &V1& will be terminated.

How to fix this error?

Remove the restriction on characteristic &V2& from the selection screen
or from the permanent parameters.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0085 - Task &1: Delete the restriction for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCS0085 typically indicates that there is a restriction on a characteristic that is preventing a task from being completed. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's classification system or when working with characteristics in the context of variant configuration.
  Cause:
  The error message UCS0085 occurs when:
  
  A characteristic has a restriction that is preventing the deletion or modification of a task.
  The task you are trying to execute requires that the characteristic be unrestricted or that the restriction be removed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCS0085 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristic: Check the error message for the specific characteristic (denoted as &2) that is causing the issue.
  
  
  Review Restrictions: Go to the relevant configuration or classification settings in SAP and review the restrictions applied to the characteristic. This can typically be done in transaction codes like CT04 (for characteristics) or CL02 (for classes).
  
  
  Modify or Delete Restrictions:
  
  If the restriction is no longer needed, you can delete it.
  If the restriction needs to be modified, make the necessary changes to allow the task to proceed.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or other settings that might be enforcing the restriction on the characteristic.
  
  
  Test the Task Again: After making the necessary changes, try to execute the task again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 for characteristics, CL02 for classes, and CU01 for configuration profiles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on characteristics and restrictions.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify characteristics and their restrictions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.